Hi guys sorry for the delay in reading & responding to your replies I actually forgot were I'd posted this question & couldn't find it again! I would stay well clear of an airtank, as it would labour the compressor, the compressor would also more than probably stall before managing to get a Sparmax airtank up to it's 60psi auto cut-off. If you feel that the compressor has enough power for what you are doing, adding a regulator may make a considerable improvement. If you want to fit a regulator / trap, make sure that it's a bleed regulator & not one designed for an automatic compressor. The AC-501X is the best deal as it's automatic, has a case & is cheaper than the other models. Without going gas cylinders (nitrogen, CO2) or oil filled silent compressor, there isn't a massive difference between the noise output of the majority of oil-free compressors - the quieter Sparmax models are the slower running 1/8hp ones (which are quieter than the AC-55) - The Sparmax AC-501X, Spraycraft 2101 Standard & Iwata Sprint Jet (all originating from Sparmax). As far as I'm aware Hobbycraft airbrush equipment is supplied via Shesto in the UK, who distribute other Sparmax models under the Spraycraft brand primarily to art stores, but they are drastically overpriced from both Hobbycraft & Shesto. Sparmax are a very reputable compressor manufacturer, the AC-55 being an entry level compressor from them & while it can do the job, it is quite limited in features / ability. I have read that Sparmax are a good company & that they are the ones that actually make the iwata compressors and some others?Īny way I'd appreciate any advice no matter what it is, I wont take offence if you believe that I've just wasted my money! The one I ended up getting (mainly because all 3 came from the same hobby shop, Hobby Craft) was the SparMax AC-55 which was surprisingly expensive at £110.īut I have to be honest isn't exactly what I would call quiet! It's advertised at 54Db but that means nothing to me I have to be honest! i just know i couldn't use it at night when the kids are in bed! It also has no flow regulator & being a pre set compressor, at 45psi I was thinking I was wondering if it would be prudent to get one? I've seen one on E-Bay which is both Regulator & Filter do you think this would be wise? & maybe some quick release connectors (as i have 2 airbrushes) I also was thinking would it be useful to see about maybe attaching an air tank to it? I d be grateful for any suggestions or opinions on the matter? Or maybe even if you think I should just sell it & put the £ towards a different one? Then I bought the more expensive Aztec A470 apparently more top of the range airbrush with the capability to be single or double action, & a control dial for paint flow.Īt first I just used the pressurised air cans but i decided to go out and buy a air compressor. So I purchased first an Aztec A320 single action mid range airbrush with a set of accessories. As I've gotten a lot more series about the hobby lately, since moving over from Warhammer to AFV modelling! ![]() Hi I recently purchased my first Airbrushes & compressor.
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